A new COVID variant, known as NB.1.8.1, has made landfall in the United States, and it's more transmissible than other variants.

A new COVID variant - NB 1.8.1 - is creeping across the country; here are the symptoms to watch for, and vaccinations you'll need to take.

Two of COVID’s hallmark symptoms are a mild but persistent dry cough and nasal congestion, Hoy said. Many people who come down with COVID are also hit with fatigue and tiredness. “An infected person can still make it through the day, but they are resting more and feel more tired throughout the day,” Hoy said.